MYRModel Year Report

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4
BUILT 2026-09-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Nitro 4X4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2007: 236 complaints 2007 2009: 8 complaints 2009
2007: 236 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007236
20098

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE
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DRIVERS DOOR MASTER AUTOMATIC LOCKS SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO PEOPLE. BURNED THE DOOR WELL, REMOVED THE SWITCH AFTERWARDS AND IT STILL ARCS WHEN PLACED INTO THE VEHICLE AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120509

Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4 STALLED AS I WAS ENTERING A RIGHT HAND CURVE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND POWER TO THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID AN EMBANKMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070508

THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ESP/BAS, ESP/TCS, ABS, AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE (NO FLASHING) WITH LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOTABLE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING OCCURS WHEN ALL LIGHTS TURN OFF!

NHTSA ODI report, 20171221

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE
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I STARTED THE CAR TO MOVE IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER BACKING UP, I PUT IT IN PARK. I THEN TRIED TO PLACE IT IN DRIVE, AND THE SHIFTER LOCK WOULDN'T RELEASE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131218

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 17 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070529 — PE (closed 20070802)

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (78 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.